Which Statement About the Effects of Herbivory on Tobacco Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the effects of herbivory on tobacco is false?

• A) Tobacco produces secondary compounds that directly deter herbivores.
• B) Tobacco produces secondary compounds that indirectly deter herbivores by attracting predators of the herbivores.
• C) None of the secondary compounds produced by tobacco are induced defenses.
• D) Tobacco plants' induced defenses are effective in reducing losses of tissue.

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